Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2026
Philip Werner Foto ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the philipwernerfoto.com website ("Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, which focuses on live dealer casinos in Australia.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site. By accessing and using philipwernerfoto.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
- Personal Information: When you voluntarily submit forms (e.g., contact forms, newsletter signups), we collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide.
- Automatically Collected Data: When you visit our Site, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referral source
- Device identifiers
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather usage analytics.
- Affiliate Data: We track clicks, referrals, and conversions related to casino affiliate links for commission purposes.
2. How We Use Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and user experience
- To conduct analytics and track performance metrics
- To track affiliate referrals and calculate commissions from casino partners
- To respond to your inquiries and communications
- To send marketing emails and newsletters (with your consent)
- To detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and other illegal activities
- To comply with legal obligations under Australian law
3. Cookie Policy
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for Site functionality (security, authentication)
- Analytics Cookies: Track user behavior and Site performance (Google Analytics, etc.)
- Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Monitor referrals to casino partners for commission tracking
- Marketing Cookies: Used for targeted advertising and retargeting campaigns
Cookie Opt-Out: You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may impact Site functionality. You may also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Third-Party Links
Our Site contains links to live dealer casinos, affiliate partners, and third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites before providing personal information or engaging with their services.
When you click on casino affiliate links and create accounts with partner operators, your information is governed by their privacy policies, not ours. We have no control over their data handling practices.
5. Your Rights
Australian Privacy Rights: Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), you have the right to:
- Access personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
Additional Rights: If you are located in the EU/UK, GDPR rights apply. If you are in California, USA, CCPA rights apply. We will comply with applicable privacy laws based on your jurisdiction.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Typically:
- Contact form submissions are retained for 2 years
- Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months
- Affiliate tracking data is retained in accordance with affiliate program agreements
- Marketing consent records are retained until you unsubscribe
You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us (see below), subject to legal and contractual obligations.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days. If you are dissatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
Last Updated: January 2026